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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:42 AM
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I'm new to the site and was looking for some advice. I need to buy new rotors, pads and calipers all around. Any suggestions on where I can get a good deal on these parts? thanks in advance.
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I'm new to the site and was looking for some advice. I need to buy new rotors, pads and calipers all around. Any suggestions on where I can get a good deal on these parts? thanks in advance.
More details about your car? Without that I'm gonna so go to Advance Auto Parts.
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also, why do you need new calipers?
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I have a 1998 pontiac trans am. Well they said I need to rebuild my driver side rear passenger caliper but I figured I might as well get them all replaced.
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I have a 1998 pontiac trans am. Well they said I need to rebuild my driver side rear passenger caliper but I figured I might as well get them all replaced.
WS6store.com has some great prices on pads and rotors. I picked up a set of their Rotoworks for my TA about 2 years ago and I love them. They have great prices and also very good customer service. As to the calipers, just swing by your local AP store and get a rebuild kit and rebuild the caliper or all 4. Unless there is serious damage to the caliper then you should be able to rebuild it just fine and it's very easy.
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^^ exactly what he said. the rotoworks set of 4 rotors is only 169$... and they rock. also grab hawk performance ceramic pads too... trust me, they work
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Thanks guys I appreciate it
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